Plait-pressing device



March 31, 1931. H. SCHLESINGER PLAIT PRESSING DEVICE Original Filed Dec. 18, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 rfizzwzzfiar @9226? $64, MM

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March 3], 1931.

H. SCHLESINGER PLAIT PRESS ING DEVICE 2 Sheets-Sheei 2 Original Filed Dec. 18, 1928 A? W m m M M M d a y Patented Mar. 31, 1931 P AT EN T OFF ICE HARRY SCI-ILESINGER, OF DES MOINES, IOWA PLAIT-IPRESSING DEVICE Application filed December 18, 1928, Serial No. 326,822. Renewed February 11, 1931.

The object of my invention is to provide a plait pressing device of simple, durable and comparatively inexpensive construction.

More particularly it is my object to provide a plait pressing mechanism especially J adapted for use with press machines whereby plaits may be held while pressing them in the pressing machine.

Still a further object is to provide in comm bination with an ironing board having a table therebelow, a frame adapted to be positioned on the table and having means to which the ends of the plait holding device may be secured.

Still a further object is to provide a resilient means for causingthe plait holding-dc vice to assume a taut position across the'top of the ironing board whereby plaits of a garment placed on the ironing board may be conveniently and easily held.

Still a further object is to provide a plait holding device of flexible construction whereby it may be utilized for layingon top of a garment and yet plaits may be laid in the garment under the device.

Still a further object is to provide novel features of construction wherein the frame maybe held with respect to the table and the supporting means for the ends of the plait holding device may be adjusted for different heights of boards from the table and may also be adjusted to various positions lengthwise of'the board. 1

With these and other objects in view my invention consists in, the construction, arrangement and combination of the various parts of my device, whereby the objects contemplated are attained, as hereinafter more fully set forth, pointed out in .my claims and illustrated in the accompanying .drawings. Although the invention is susceptible of a variety of embodiments, it is unnecessary to fully describe and illustrate more than one in order to give a full understanding of the invention both from its structuraland functional standpoints. Accordingly, I have illustrated a preferred and'desirable embodiment of the invention in the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure 1 is a frontelevation'of a press ma- 7 other details of the machine being omitted;

chine showing my plait pressing device used in connection therewith;

Figure 2 is a plan view of the ironing board of the press machine and the table thereof,

Figure 3 is an end elevation showing the table in section as taken on the line 3-3 of Figure 1;

Figures 4, 5 and 6 are sectional views taken on the lines 44, 55 and 66 respectively, of Figure 1;

Figure 7 is a perspective view of one of the supporting means for an end of a plait holding device; and

Figure 8 shows a modified end construction for each of the plait holding devices.

On the accompanying drawings, I have used the reference numeral 10 to indicate the base of a press machine. A table 12 is mounted thereon and an ironing board 14 is supported above the table 12. A coacting press board 16 for the ironing board 14 is arranged to pivot on a shaft 18. The :press board 16 may be manipulated by ahandle 20.

The foregoing construction is of a press machine of the ordinary type as used in cleaning and pressing establishments and forms no part of my present invention.

My present invention consists of a-supporting frame A, a clamping means B therefor and plait holding devices '0 together with means for supporting the devices C relative to the frame A.

The frame A consists of a pair'of side bars 22 having ends received between inverted U-shaped bars 24 and 'fiat bars 26. Screws 28 are provided forclampingthecnds of the side bars 22 between the bars 24 and 26. Feet 29 are formed on theend bars 24 and are perforated as indicated at 30 to receive screws where it is desirable to attach the supporting frame A to the table 12.

Another way of fixing the frame A relative to the table 12 is by means ofa clamp 13 which consists of a cross bar 32 having up- :"3

standing portions 34 and inturned portions 36. The inturned portions 36 are provided with set screws 38 whereby the clamp device B is extensible in a vertical direction and they may therefore, be utilized for forcing the frame A downwardly and being interposed between such frame and the bottom of the ironing board 14 as clearly illustrated in Figure 5. The clamp B is preferably formed of channel iron.

The plait holding device "C consists of a flexible strip of material which may be made of any suitable material such as fabric, metal or the like. Secured to one end ofthe strip 40 is a swivel snap At the other end of the strip 40 is a spring 44 and swivel snap The snaps and 46 may be of non-swivel construction if found desirable.

For supporting the ends of the plait holding do *ice C, I provide a traveling bracket 48 on each side bar 22 of the frame A. The bracket 48 provided with a plurality of openings 50 adapted to receive a pin 52. An arm D consisting of bar-like portions 54 and 56 bent to suitable shape and secured together by bolts 58, is pivotally mounted on the pin 52 clearly shown in Figures 4 and 6.

The portion 56 is provided with a slot 60 so that this portion may be adjusted relative to the portion 54. The portion 56 of the arm D is provided with an opening 62 adapted to have either the snap 42 or the snap 46 received therein.

The bracket 48 is provided with a perforated ear 64 and portion 54 of the arm D is provided with a perforated ear 60. A spring 68 has its ends hooked into the cars 64 and 66.

Practical operation In the operation of my device, the frame A is first secured in position on the table 12 by means of screws extending through the opening 30 or by. means of the clamp member B. The brackets 48 may be slid to any desirableposition lengthwise of the side bar 22 of the frame A. As shown in Figure 2, a garment E to have plaits pressed therein, is laid on the ironing board 14. I have shown one of the plait holding devices C in position on the right hand end of the garment. The device C is secured to the pair of right hand brackets mounted on the side bars 22. A holding device C is then secured to the central pair of brackets and another one to the left hand pair of brackets.

Thus a series of flexible strips extend across the ironing board 14 and overlie the garment E. Since the strips 40 are flexible, plaits may now be laid in the garment by hand. The flexible strip 40 will serve to hold the plaits in position after being once laid and yet due to the springs 44 and 66, they allow the operator to readily lay the plaits under the strip 40.

After all of the plaits have been laid as desired, the press board 16 is lowered onto the garment and the heating means which is usually steam, is used for pressing the garment. While being pressed the strips 40 hold the plaits in position. After the press board 16 is raised all of the holding devices C may be removed and the garment again pressed for pressing the portions that were under the strips 40.

Any desired number of the holding devices C may be used on the ironing board 14 by adding additional brackets 48 on the side bars 22 of the frame A. One of the frame ends consisting of the bars 24 and 26 may be easily removed for this purpose.

Figure 8 illustrates a convenient way of arranging the material 40 of the holding device C so that the snap 42 is easily detachable therefrom. The snap 42 is provided with a yoke 43 having perforated prongs through which a removable pin 4-5 is inserted. The strip 40 is provided with a loop 47 adapted to be positioned between the prongs of the yoke s especially desirable where the strip 40 is made of fabric material such as silk and would have to be replaced at intervals by a new one due to the old one becoming worn.

From the foregoing description, it will be seen that I have provided a device for bolding plaits which is readily adaptable for pressing machines and will hold the plaits effectively while being pressed.

Some changes may be made in the construction and arrangement of the parts of my device without departing from the real spirit and purpose of my invention, and it is my intention to cover by my claims, any modified forms of structure or use of mechanical equivalents, which may be reasonably included within their scope.

I claim as my invention:

1. In combination with an ironing board, a device of the class described comprising supports adjacent and on opposite sides of said board, arms pivotally mounted on said supports, resilient means for constraining said arms to swing away from each other and a plait holding device extending across said board and having its ends attached to said arms.

2. In combination with an ironing board, a device of the class described comprising supports adjacent and on opposite sides of said board, arms pivotally mounted on to said supports, means on said supports to pivot said arms at different heights thereon, resilient means for constraining said arms toward movement away from each other and aplait holding device extending across said board and having its ends attached to said arms.

3. In combination with an ironing board, a device of the class described comprising supports adjacent said board and on opposite sides thereof, arms pivotally mounted on said supports, means for adjusting the length of said arms, resilient means for constraining said arms toward movement away from each :3 and receive the pin 45. This construction other and a plait holding device extending across said board and having its ends attached to said arms.

4. In combination with an ironing board having a table therebelow, a device of the class disclosed comprising a frame resting on said table, a holding device therefor comprising an extensible device interposed between said board and said frame and means carried by said frame and extending over said board for holding a garment against the upper surface of said board.

5. In combination with an ironing board, a

a device of the class disclosed comprising a frame mounted adjacent said board, and means carried by said frame and extending over said board for holding a garment against the upper surface of said board, said means including arms movably mounted with respect to said frame and actuated by resilient means to move in directions away from each other.

Des Moines, Iowa, November 22, 1928.

HARRY SCHLESINGER. 

